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Atapattu, A M D S, Hadiwattage, C, Perera, B A K S and Rajaratnam, D (2024) Employing criteria scoring matrix in appraising the economic return of transcending to a circular built environment. Smart and Sustainable Built Environment, 13(02), 267-90.

Ghanem, A and Edirisinghe, R (2024) Socio-economic disparities in greenspace quality: insights from the city of Melbourne. Smart and Sustainable Built Environment, 13(02), 309-29.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: deprivation; greenspace; inequity; melbourne; quality; socio-economic status
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  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1108/SASBE-11-2022-0247
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    Purpose: This paper takes a prudent approach to assessing the quality of greenspace in low- and high socio-economic status (SES) settings. Socio-economic data from deprivation indexes were used to systematically define low- and high-SES suburbs. A Geographical Information System (GIS) observation of greenspaces was used to score spaces according to a scoring criterion contingent on six quality facets. Statistics were then synthesised, producing a Cohen effect score highlighting disparities in each criterion between the two SES groups. Design/methodology/approach: As the phenomena of locational prejudice and meritocratic inequality continue to garner global attention, this paper extrapolates this to a world-renown metropolis, Melbourne. This paper endeavours to provide invaluable insights into the environmental injustice paradigm within greenspace and its respective quality. Findings: Conclusive results affirmed a concerning disparity in the quality of greenspace between Melbourne's low- and high-SES settings. Cohen's effect size found that on average, there was a “medium” distinction between the spaces, whilst an individual focus on the quality facets concluded diverse findings. Research limitations/implications: The core of study adopted a meticulous virtual assessment to critique the quality of selected greenspaces opposed to an in-person-real world assessment which could garner more nuanced findings. Originality/value: Existing literature on Melbourne has prioritised distribution, proximity and accessibility domains when assessing inequitable greenspace and, consequently, has catalysed a research gap in greenspace quality. This is also one of the first papers to provide insight into the “Plan Melbourne” policy regarding urban regeneration and ameliorating public open spaces. © 2023, Emerald Publishing Limited.

Lam, E W M, Chan, A P C, Olawumi, T O, Wong, I and Kazeem, K O (2024) Sustainability concepts in global high-rise residential buildings: a scientometric and systematic review. Smart and Sustainable Built Environment, 13(02), 425-43.

Nie, P, Dahanayake, K C and Sumanarathna, N (2024) Exploring UAE's transition towards circular economy through construction and demolition waste management in the pre-construction stage–A case study approach. Smart and Sustainable Built Environment, 13(02), 246-66.

Nikmehr, B, Kafle, B and Al-Ameri, R (2024) Developing a sustainable self-compacting geopolymer concrete with 100% geopolymer-coated recycled concrete aggregate replacement. Smart and Sustainable Built Environment, 13(02), 395-424.

Purushothaman, M B and Seadon, J (2024) System-wide construction waste and their connectivity to construction phases, impacting 5M factors and effects: a systematic review. Smart and Sustainable Built Environment, 13(02), 354-69.

Rasanjali, W A, Mendis, A P K D, Perera, B A K S and Disaratna, V (2024) Implementing enterprise resource planning for lean waste minimisation: challenges and proposed strategies. Smart and Sustainable Built Environment, 13(02), 330-53.

Salama, A M, Patil, M P and MacLean, L (2024) Urban resilience and sustainability through and beyond crisis – evidence-based analysis and lessons learned from selected European cities. Smart and Sustainable Built Environment, 13(02), 444-70.

Shooshtarian, S, Maqsood, T, Wong, P S P, Caldera, S, Ryley, T, Zaman, A and Cáceres Ruiz, A M (2024) Circular economy in action: the application of products with recycled content in construction projects – a multiple case study approach. Smart and Sustainable Built Environment, 13(02), 370-94.

Tunji-Olayeni, P, Kajimo-Shakantu, K and Ayodele, T O (2024) Factors influencing the intention to adopt green construction: an application of the theory of planned behaviour. Smart and Sustainable Built Environment, 13(02), 291-308.